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And so soon as we win him from their toils,

They, too, will cease to sue and pester him.

Chr. You are deceived yourself. I chanced to hear

The maid-servant and Davus at hard words.

Sim. All fable.

Chr. Not a bit: they were at strife;

Nor one nor other knew that I was present.

Sim. I do believe it: Davus had forewarned me

That so it was to be; also to warn you—

I marvel I was so oblivious.

Dav. Now I ordain that all be silent here.

Chr. Hem, Davus—here.

Sim. Whence doth the fellow come?

Dav. And all attend to me and to this stranger.

Sim. What roguery [sic]'s this!

Dav. I never knew a man

Arrive more opportunely at a time.

Sim. Scoundrel! whom praise you?

Dav. Matters now are all

Safely on shore.

Sim. I will have at him now.

Dav. Master, by Jove!

Sim. O salvè! honest Sir!

Dav. Hem, Simo and our Chremes, all is laid

Ready now for you.

Sim. You have been diligent.

Dav. Whene'er you bring the bride.

Sim. Ah! very good.

We only lack the bride. But hark you now!